The starry sky of the Arabian Desert: the magic of the night in 2026
Thanks to crystal-clear air and the complete absence of urban light pollution, the desert around Hurghada is an ideal place to contemplate the boundless cosmos and the planets through professional telescopes.
What the astronomy excursion includes
- A jeep safari at sunset: A drive deep into the sandy canyons as the sun goes down — see also our Super Safari and Mini Safari programmes.
- Powerful professional telescopes: The chance to examine the craters of the Moon, the rings of Saturn and the moons of Jupiter in detail.
- A talk by a professional astronomer: A fascinating account of the constellations, the galaxies and Bedouin navigation by the stars.
- The brilliant Milky Way: The glowing band of our galaxy is visible to the naked eye in all its splendour.
- A traditional Bedouin dinner: A barbecue by the fire, freshly baked flatbread and tea with desert habak mint.
- An oriental show: The traditional Tanoura skirt dance and a fire show under the open sky.
- Warm clothing is essential: The temperature in the desert drops considerably at night — be sure to bring a windbreaker or a jumper.
- Night astrophotography: Ideal conditions for long-exposure photography of the night sky.
- A romantic atmosphere: An excellent choice for a romantic evening or a peaceful family night out.
- Safety: The excursions are run by experienced guides on tested and supervised routes; our tourist services team can arrange the booking and a transfer from your hotel.
